Eddie Trunk: (Joey) Great to have you on board! Tell everybody what’s going on in “MANOWAR world” these days.

Joey DeMaio: Well, … we’re getting ready to do this tour, and we’re gonna be out on the road here in America, finally. We’re gonna start in Detroit, and we’re going all the way to Los Angeles, and we’re gonna really kick some serious ass! We’re getting all the equipment dusted off and ready to really blow down these joints!

Eddie Trunk: That’s something that everybody knows, the band is enormous outside of the U.S., but here in the U.S. you don’t play as much. But it sounds like for people watching, they should get ready for a show coming to them soon finally.

Joey DeMaio: Yeah, and it’s really interesting to see that these shows are selling amazingly well. It’s a very, very big production. Just to give you a little idea mathematically: Karl’s guitar rig is 5,600 watts, which equals 56 Marshall stacks, if you want to do the math, which is basically 140 feet long, so like, you know, three tractor trailers…

Eddie Trunk: … It sounds like you’re trying to beat that prestigious record you have, with the loudest band in the world, in the Guiness Book of World Records, right?

Joey DeMaio: No, we use much more gear than that in Europe; but this is all we can fit into these places.

Eddie Trunk: Anyone who has seen a MANOWAR show knows – and this is one of the things that I love about the band – it’s not loud just for the sake of volume, it’s pristine loud; it sounds great as well. It’s very clean. I know you put a lot of work into that, you make your own instruments, it’s something you pride yourselves on, right?

Joey DeMaio: Yeah, and we’re bringing a semi with us, full of PA equipment, and full of the production that these clubs just don’t have. I mean they’re all quality clubs. But what’s good enough, you know, for other people, is not good enough for the MANOWAR fans. This is a labor of love to bring the highest fidelity, highest power we possibly can to the audience and take the roof off these shacks. So, I would invite anybody who’s never seen MANOWAR, come once. If you don’t like it, don’t come ever again. But I promise you: you’ll see the strongest, heaviest, wildest, most loyal devoted fans in the world, that’s for sure!

Eddie Trunk: Nice! Joey; tell everybody about the upcoming MANOWAR release; I know you’ve got some music coming out soon.

Joey DeMaio: Yes. We’ve rerecorded one of our classic records, ‘Kings Of Metal’, and it’s been an amazing experience recording this record. We’ll be out performing it in its entirety (on this tour), so we appreciate all the support and your kind words and a big thanks to everybody out there that lives, breathes and eats metal every day. Come see us on the road, and get your head blown off!

Eddie Trunk: Thank you Joey. We appreciate it. See you soon, thank you so much!

Win Tickets To The ‘Kings Of Metal MMXIV’ World Tour And Make History With Your Very Own MANOWAR Music Video

MANOWAR Invite Their Army Of Immortals To ‘The Kings Of Metal MMXIV’ Video Contest.

In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the release of the landmark album ‘Kings Of Metal’ and their following world tour 1989, MANOWAR will release a brand new special version of the album, ‘Kings Of Metal MMXIV’, on February 28, 2014, and celebrate this anniversary with the ‘Kings Of Metal MMXIV’ World Tour.

And MANOWAR call YOU to become an immortal part of this special celebration by submitting your own “The Blood Of The Kings MMXIV” music video!

Prizes include free tickets to a MANOWAR show of your choice on the ‘Kings Of Metal MMXIV’ World Tour, and much more!
Winning videos will be selected by MANOWAR.

The Prizes:

First Place Prize:

1. Two free tickets to a MANOWAR show of your choice on the ‘Kings Of Metal MMXIV’ World Tour (transportation and accommodation not included)

2. Your video will be published on Magic Circle Music’s YouTube channel, the MANOWAR website and MANOWAR’s social networks

3. Your video will be used on the ‘Kings Of Metal MMXIV’ World Tour

4. A MANOWAR merchandise voucher worth 300 US Dollars

5. The new ‘Kings Of Metal MMXIV’ CD, personalized in your name and autographed by MANOWAR

Second Place Prize:

1. Your video will be published on Magic Circle Music’s YouTube channel, the MANOWAR website and MANOWAR’s social networks

2. Your video will be used on the ‘Kings Of Metal MMXIV’ World Tour

3. A MANOWAR merchandise voucher worth 200 USD

4. The new ‘Kings Of Metal MMXIV’ CD, personalized in your name and autographed by MANOWAR

Third Place Prize:

1. Your video will be published on Magic Circle Music’s YouTube channel, the MANOWAR website and MANOWAR’s social networks

2. Your video will be used on the ‘Kings Of Metal MMXIV’ World Tour

3. A MANOWAR merchandise voucher worth 100 USD

4. The new ‘Kings Of Metal MMXIV’ CD, personalized in your name and autographed by MANOWAR

Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and become part of ‘Kings Of Metal MMXIV’ history!

MANOWAR have revealed the front cover of their upcoming double album ‘Kings Of Metal MMXIV,’ an evolution of the original 1988 cover by Ken Kelly.

A new painting by Ken Kelly, featured on the back of the CD, will be revealed soon.

“Ken has always been able to perfectly capture the essence of MANOWAR in his art. These covers, the two new ones and the one he created in 1988, visualize what MANOWAR, our music and our fans stand for! Just look at these paintings and the story they tell: People have tried to keep this warrior down, attacked him and attempted to destroy him. But he stood tall, no matter what! He fought for true metal in country after country. And he will continue the march and fight for his brothers and sisters all over the world, until all enemies of true metal have been crushed!” explained Joey DeMaio.

“This collaboration has been an incredible experience once again,” said Ken Kelly. “We didn’t know where the journey would lead us. The art literally takes over and the music and the lyrics guide us. I truly believe the MANOWAR fans are going to love this series.”

‘Kings of Metal MMXIV’ is a completely new recording, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the release of ‘Kings Of Metal.’

The ‘Kings of Metal’ release in 1988 and the following world tour in 1989 catapulted MANOWAR into a new sphere. Songs like “Heart of Steel,” “Kings of Metal,” “Hail and Kill,” and “Blood of the Kings” became instant classics, celebrated since by metal fans all over the world.

For ‘Kings Of Metal MMXIV,’ MANOWAR have recorded these timeless metal anthems with new arrangements and their signature “larger than life” sound that sealed their place in heavy metal history.

The spoken word track “The Warrior’s Prayer MMXIV” features celebrated British actor Brian Blessed, a renowned Shakespeare and character actor who has starred, among others, in Kenneth Brannagh’s “Henry V,” in “King Lear,” and as Prince Vultan in the cult movie “Flash Gordon.”

Special effects of the highest level were provided by award winning sound designer Hamilton Sterling, known for “Batman – The Dark Knight,” “Men In Black 3,” “War of the Worlds,” and “Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World,” two of which won Oscars® for Best Sound Editing.

‘Kings Of Metal MMXIV’ will be released in retail on February 28, 2014 as a 2 Disc CD with two 24-page booklets and new cover art by legendary fantasy artist and longtime collaborator Ken Kelly, and will also be available as a digital double album.

The ‘Kings Of Metal MMXIV’ world tour, featuring the complete new album and many other classics in a completely new stage production starts on February 7, 2014 with a long-anticipated U.S. tour and will then resume on March 18 in Europe.

‘Kings Of Metal MMXIV’ is a completely new recording with many surprises, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the release of ‘Kings Of Metal’ and MANOWAR’s following world tour.

Already a significant force with international success since their debut album ‘Battle Hymn’s, the ‘Kings Of Metal’ release in 1988 and the following world tour in 1989 catapulted MANOWAR into a new sphere. Songs like “Heart of Steel,” “Kings Of Metal,” “Hail and Kill,” and “Blood of the Kings” became instant classics, celebrated since by metal fans all over the world.

For ‘Kings Of Metal MMXIV,’ MANOWAR have recorded these timeless metal anthems with new arrangements and their signature “larger than life” sound that sealed their place in heavy metal history.

“Our fans have made us the ‘Kings Of Metal,’ and with this tribute to one of their favorite albums, we honor them and thank them for their unparalleled support and loyalty!” said MANOWAR vocalist Eric Adams.

“We have pushed man and machine to the maximum level to honor the original recordings that we all love, and to add new aspects and surprises that give this new album its own character,” said MANOWAR bassist and producer Joey DeMaio. “The sound is again as massive and majestic as it has always been,” he continued.

“Recording this album has been an amazing experience! After playing the songs so many times on tour, Donnie and I now had the opportunity to contribute our own sound and elements that the fans have come to love from our live performances,” explained guitarist Karl Logan.

For the new narration on the spoken word track “The Warrior’s Prayer MMXIV,” MANOWAR have joined forces with celebrated British actor Brian Blessed. Blessed is a renowned Shakespeare and character actor who has starred, among others, in Kenneth Brannagh’s “Henry V,” Oliver Stone’s “Alexander,” in “King Lear,” and as Prince Vultan in the cult movie “Flash Gordon.” Not only an actor and adventurer, Blessed was also awarded the “Spirit of Hammer Award” from Metal Hammer UK for his contributions to heavy metal.

For special effects of the highest level on “The Warrior’s Prayer MMXIV,” sound effects specialist Hamilton Sterling was recruited; a Hollywood Veteran who has contributed to action blockbusters including “Batman – The Dark Knight,” “Men In Black 3,” “War of the Worlds,” and “Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World,” two of which won Oscars for Best Sound Editing.

‘Kings Of Metal MMXIV’ will be released in retail on February 28, 2014 as a 2 Disc CD with two 24-page booklets and additional new art by legendary fantasy artist and longtime collaborator Ken Kelly, and as a digital double album.

For the special anniversary, MANOWAR will also open their vaults and reveal never-before-seen photos and other insights into the history of MANOWAR and the ‘Kings Of Metal’ era.

The release of the Kings Of Metal MMXIV album will be followed by the Kings Of Metal MMXIV world tour, featuring the complete new album and many other classics in a completely new stage production, and will see MANOWAR return to strongholds such as Germany and Finland but also to new territories, never before visited by MANOWAR, including Israel and Poland.

Manowar do not want to come to Italy? Then Metallus.it goes to Manowar in Spain!

It’s the last date of the “Battle Hymns 2011 Tour”, so this is the last chance to enjoy the fantastic “Battle Hymns”, just recently re-recorded, live and in full.
Do I really need to tell how immense, powerful and devastating this concert was? It shall be done! Continue reading →